Episode 277: Proverbs 28

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Proverbs 28

Because I am clothed in your righteousness, Father, I have the boldness of a young, ferocious lion! 

I am grateful for leaders anointed with wisdom who are working to restore law and order to our nation. Rulers who oppress the poor are like a flash flood that sweeps away their last hope.

If I turned my back on what I know is right, I would reach the point where I could no longer tell right from wrong. I see this happening all around me. But I love the truth, Father, and it strengthens my soul.

Justice doesn't make sense to those who are devoted to darkness, but because I seek you, Father, I understand justice fully. 

It’s more respectable to be poor and have my walk be blameless than to be rich and perverse.

I am obedient to what I've been taught, and my obedience shows that I am an honorable child. I do not bring disgrace to our relationship by socializing with the lawless. 

I do not increase my wealth by taking interest or profiting from the poor. But I practice kindness and help those in need. 

I open my heart and listen to your instruction, and you always hear my prayers. 

I do not try to mislead others, or follow the paths of unrighteousness. I maintain my innocence and resist temptation, and you always reward me, Father. 

I do not presume to be wise on my own, but your wisdom allows me to discern the illusions of earthly wealth. I seek you first, Father, and you provide everything I could ever need or hope for.

When I triumph, with joy I give you all the glory, Father. And others celebrate with me. But when the wicked rise to power, everyone goes into hiding. 

I cannot prosper if I try to cover up my sins. But I confess my sins to you, and forsake them, and you are merciful and always forgive me. 

I am blessed, Father, because I approach you with reverence and awe, but the stubborn, unyielding heart falls into trouble.

Ruthless rulers are like roaring lions and charging bears. A tyrant will always fail to employ wisdom. And those tormented by the guilt of murder will be haunted by guilt all the way to the grave with no one to support them. But leaders who despise corruption, enjoy long and full lives. When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding. But when they fall from power, the godly take their place.

Father, you rescue me from failure and keep me safe, while the wicked around me fall into ruin. I work hard and have all I desire, while those who chase fantasies end up with nothing. 

I am honest and faithful, and life's blessings drench me. I am richly blessed, while punishment rains down upon the greedy and dishonest. 

I do not show favoritism. Someone who would accept ill-gotten gain would betray a man for a bribe. 

I am not greedy or in a race to get rich. Chasing after the wrong thing will only cause me to lose what's most important and end up with nothing. 

I appreciate constructive criticism more than flattery. 

I do not make rash, hasty decisions. I trust you, Father. And because I rely totally on you, I act carefully and prudently. 

I am not a self-confident know-it-all. But I lean on your wisdom from above, and you provide a way for me to escape even the troubles of my own making. 

I never go without, Father. You provide me with more than enough to meet not only my own needs, but to also give to others.

So be it.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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